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Before Mamdani spoke, the crowd heard from a city transportation department staffer to hear about Mamdani’s pothole filling blitz; a tenant organizer who praised the mayor’s focus on renters; and a mother who boosted his push to expand child care programs in the city.
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Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Before Mamdani spoke, the crowd heard from a city transportation department staffer to hear about Mamdani’s pothole filling blitz; a tenant organizer who praised the mayor’s focus on renters; and a mother who boosted his push to expand child care programs in the city.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
In the video, Zille explains that the pothole is the result of a burst pipe and that it's been present for three years.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
In 2021, as many as 4,000 potholes were fixed as part of the program, and city officials hope to continue making road improvements in the new era of the pothole posse.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Before Mamdani spoke, the crowd heard from a city transportation department staffer to hear about Mamdani’s pothole filling blitz; a tenant organizer who praised the mayor’s focus on renters; and a mother who boosted his push to expand child care programs in the city.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
In the video, Zille explains that the pothole is the result of a burst pipe and that it's been present for three years.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
In 2021, as many as 4,000 potholes were fixed as part of the program, and city officials hope to continue making road improvements in the new era of the pothole posse.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pothole
Noun
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Nigeria's president said the strike took place at a compound in the Lake Chad basin.—
Victoria Craw,
Washington Post,
16 May 2026
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Traditionally, the peak of the Atlantic basin season is in late August to early September.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The proposal includes building on a floodplain near an old, unlined dump that could leach toxic chemicals.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Preventative measures In order to better mitigate future flooding, the Leawood City Council voted to approve an Indian Creek Watershed Master Plan last December, which would help the city identify potential solutions for areas along 103rd Street to College Avenue that are in the floodplain.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On May 2, rescuers were sent to the trail after getting reports of a hiker who'd fallen into a ravine, the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team said in a statement.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Yeah, so from Arequipa, one of the most common places that a lot of people will go to start is up to the Colca Canyon and the Colca Canyon is this really deep canyon.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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The council also exempted from SB 79 areas that are close to a transit stop but violate the spirit of SB 79 because residents can’t walk to it easily because of barriers like canyons, freeways or a lack of sidewalks.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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An expansive bar, stocked with complimentary snacks and soft drinks, as well as beer, wine, and spirits, also had a Lavazza coffee machine and Aarke hot-water kettle.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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That’s rich — like the pot calling the kettle black.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Velotric has also included adjustable front shocks and a shock-absorbing seatpost, coupled with a thick and cushy saddle.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Dover Saddlery sells saddles, blankets and other gear for horses, as well as boots and apparel for riders.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The serac is part of the Khumbu Icefall, a constantly shifting glacier with deep crevasses and huge pieces of overhanging ice that can be as big as a 10-story building.—
Pasang Rinzee Sherpa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Dents and crevasses pockmarked her teats.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Torrent de Pareis gorge, clifftop castles and sea-facing ridgelines reward the climb.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Choose the Tuckasegee River Excursion to explore the nearby town of Dillsboro, or board the Nantahala Gorge Excursion to ride along the river and spend time at the famed gorge.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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“Pothole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pothole. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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